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pictorialize

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pik-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-ˌlīz

Definition of pictorialize

as in to illustrate

to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration N.C. Wyeth is remembered for vividly pictorializing a number of classic works of literature

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All three pairs will come in custom illustrated Ronnie Fieg for Timberland packaging and will include alternate shoelace options.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
More in Out of Pocket, Out of Reach Americans’ disdain for the health insurance system was vividly illustrated nearly two years ago in the reactions to the killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

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